Following visits to three major hospitals in Kingston & St. Andrew and a briefing from the National Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC), the Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher has said that the necessary arrangements have been made for hospitals to address any eventualities during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. “Hospital accident & emergency departments have been...

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is removing loose garbage from communities ahead of Hurricane Beryl’s passage, to prevent blockage of drains and waterways. Executive Director, Audley Gordon, told JIS News that the Authority has already activated its emergency plan, as Jamaica continues to prepare for the system. “We are out and we will stay out as long as...

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is adequately equipped to restore power in the event of outages due to the passage of Hurricane Beryl. This assurance was given by Director, Business Continuity, Roger Kennedy, while addressing a briefing with agencies responsible for disaster preparedness and members of the Cabinet at Jamaica House on Monday (July 1). Mr. Kennedy said all...

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is appealing to fishers and marine interests to take heed of all warnings pertaining to the passage of Hurricane Beryl, which is projected to impact the island on Wednesday July 3. Director General, Bertrand Smith, told JIS News that it is imperative for operators of all seagoing vessels to take heed and prioritise safety....

Additional measures will be implemented by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to secure critical infrastructure throughout the passage of Hurricane Beryl, which is expected to impact the country on July 3. Addressing Monday’s (July 1) press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake, said enhanced security will be provided for roadways, shelters, businesses...

Pig and poultry farmers are being advised to make special accommodation to house and protect their animals ahead of Hurricane Beryl, which is expected to affect the island on Wednesday (July3). The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is asking farmers to be on high alert. Senior RADA Livestock Specialist, Maxine Brown, told JIS News that protecting poultry may prove challenging,...

Against the background of the threat of adverse weather from Hurricane Beryl, Jamaicans are being urged to heed evacuation warnings and follow safety procedures to save lives. The call came from Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, as he provided an overview of the JFB’s state of readiness during a meeting with Heads of Agencies responsible for disaster preparedness,...